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March 22, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Brooks and Mike together again after 7 years • Solid blend of styles in the drop • Mylo’s sample could have been used more effectively I think “Jetlag” by Mike Williams and Brooks, released 7 years ago, was one of the first reviews here to score a 90+. For us, it’s an extremely high
March 16, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Focus on the melody, non on the kick • Good fit for workout playlists • Balance between old-school and new trends STISEMA‘s latest track is taking over my gym playlist in a big way. Titled “Energy“, it’s a killer release from the Norwegian DJ, together with The Rocketman, released via Maddix’s Extatic label. Our
March 15, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Gritty fusion of bass house, phonk, and trap • Great impact of the vocal loop • A drop that’s equal parts funk and chaos ON THE HUNT is back with “Fade to Black”, and she’s not messing around. This track is a wild ride: it starts with those deep, distorted vocals that pull
March 15, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Drilling, hypnotic melody • Energetic leads that fit STMPD’s signature vibe • Lacks Skytech‘s sparks of genius It’s been 10 years since the first R3HAB and Skytech collaboration. Remember “Tiger“? What a banger. I couldn’t have guessed back then that, a decade later, the Dutch and Polish producers would have built such a fruitful
February 28, 2025By Gonz Alo
When it comes to tribal music, the possibilities are always intriguing. There’s something about blending ethnic instruments with classic EDM structures that feels fresh and exciting. Take Wiwek, for example: his Jungle Terror has always pushed boundaries, twisting sounds into something entirely new. That same sense of curiosity led me to Striker’s “Tribal Essence“, a
February 27, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Contrast between harsh techno and soft orchestral breaks • A massive lead melody cuts through gritty basslines • Lana, reimagined Cedric Gervais’ remix of Summertime Sadness is iconic. A Progressive House anthem that defined an era. So, when Nik Stone, Lazard & Averro took on the challenge 13 years later, I was intrigued. The
February 22, 2025By Gonz Alo
• A dark, modern Techno vibe with a captivating atmosphere • Smooth transitions and a funky 90s vocal touch • No-frills, effective drop that hits just right Let me introduce you to a fresh pair of names: Dovble V and Karl Oksari. These two have already teamed up on tracks like “Rockt Den Groove” (worth
February 12, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Touching and motivational message • Soaring melodies paired with driving basslines • Electrifying drop that feels like breaking through “We’ll make it through the storm.” That’s the heart of AFTERUS’s latest Trance release, “Through The Storm”. It’s the kind of track that sticks with you, the kind that turns a rough day into something
February 7, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Energetic rhythm with groovy, hypnotic vibes • Dynamic structure with evolving percussion and bass • A playful yet serious tone that grows on you The mysterious Ape Uprise has truly impressed with this banger, “Cosmic Apes,” and that’s great news because I rarely find myself reviewing Tech House. But hey, tastes change, right? This
February 4, 2025By Gonz Alo
• A bold fusion of 60s soul and futuristic Hypertechno-Trance • Nostalgic 90s synths meet frenetic Hardstyle energy • A chaotic yet oddly cohesive dancefloor weapon This is quite a strange rework, both in its final outcome and its choice of source material, which comes from a very different era. The Marvelettes’ “Please Mr. Postman”
February 2, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Textbook structure, but very entertaining • Gorgeous melody and dynamic bassline • Solid vocal performance with a club-ready drop New week, time for a lightweight track to kick off with the right dose of positivity! I’ve chosen this bouncy Slap House release from German duo FR3SH TrX and O’Neal for a simple reason: it’s
January 31, 2025By Gonz Alo
• 2015 vibes in the main drop • Strong vocal performance to valorize the breakdown • Excellent melodic switch in the second half “Go” by Winning Team is a standout Big Room track that hits all the right notes, blending great vocals, melodic shifts, and energetic bass to create a captivating piece of dance music.
January 19, 2025By Gonz Alo
• PsyTrance bassline laid over a viral meme • Impressive vocal modulation work • A fun rework designed to go viral Let’s have some fun today with W&W’s meme remix. It’s playful, but with a wholesome twist at the end… Keep reading to find out more. As you might have guessed from the title, the
January 18, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Andrew Rayel’s first release on Dreamstate Records • Euphoric, melodic Trance with a powerful, energetic vibe • Perfect track for Trance festivals like Dreamstate Finally, I’m reviewing Andrew Rayel again! His new track, “The Prophet”, released under Dreamstate Records, really struck a chord with me with its energetic tone and deep basslines. This marks
January 14, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Beautiful orchestral buildup • Blends dreaminess with raw energy • Not a big fan of the vocals in the drop Hex Cougar has delivered yet another standout track with “Dream of U”, a bass house banger that takes listeners on a wild ride from start to finish. The track opens with a dreamy, almost
December 28, 2024By Gonz Alo
• A fresh take on a 2004 Eurodance track • Squeenzie‘s vocals are warm yet vivid • The drop fuses aggressive Techno with Hardstyle vibes This Hypertechno cover starts off strong, choosing the underrated 2004 Eurodance track “Lonely” by Deep.Spirit. While I wish I could dig up more about the original artist (there’s not much
December 23, 2024By Gonz Alo
• A Bassline that hits • Great blend with the vocal • Genuine sound experimentation NOTSOSW33T’s “Memories” really caught me off guard in the best way possible. Right from the start, there’s something about it that feels fresh. The bassline, the melody, and the vocals just work together in this perfect, energetic harmony. As someone
December 8, 2024By Gonz Alo
• A perfect fusion of storytelling and electronic production • Unique guitar-driven sound • Euphoric progression that captures both melancholy and hope It’s been a while since I listened to Thomas Irwin, but here we go! You may remember him from Dharma Worldwide’s release “Fighting Till The End” (feat. Scarlett). Since then, I praised his
November 29, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Good balance between nostalgic and contemporary EDM • Impressive vocal presence • Pushing the genre boundaries The classic “Up & Down” by Billy More now showcases a Techno vest! Very curious rework today, as the Rave Techno genre is entering the music world with more and more revisitations of the classics, often with disappointing
November 22, 2024By Gonz Alo
• A fresh take on Melodic Hardstyle • Exceptional vocal placement • Transition between calm build-up and explosive energy Classy Euphoric Hardstyle alert! I stumbled upon “Higher Tonight” by Arhard featuring Jetason vocals, and let me tell you, this track demands attention. Released via Interplay, it’s a solid piece that immediately grabbed me with its
November 19, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Captivating vocals paired with a soft bassline • Soft ambient start evolving into emotional depth • Standout track in Chill Your Mind’s catalog Just released via Chill Your Mind, “Magic” captures that moment when love just clicks. This new release features TMPST and Phil Odd, both from Sweden, and our well-known Jordan Grace at